Aeolian deflation, active sand dunes, and dust storms are key drivers of land degradation in the Rafsanjan Plain, southeastern Iran, affecting both land use and local livelihoods. This study aims to assess the causes and consequences of desertification in the region by analyzing...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115108
The present study was conducted from 15th June to 1st November 2024 at the Research Farm of Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, to evaluate the duration, influence of weather variables on crop phenology and growing degree days (GDD) of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115109
Canopy management plays a critical role in optimising light interception, photosynthesis, and productivity in perennial fruit crops. Proper regulation of canopy architecture improves microclimate, fruit quality, and orchard efficiency while reducing labour and input costs. This r...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115110
This review aims to demonstrate synergistic methods of pest control and organic farming to achieve residue-free and sustainable crop production. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plays a pivotal role in organic farming by reducing dependence on synthetic chemical pesticides and pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115111
Akash Sharma, M.K. Tripathi, Riya Mishra, D. K. Payasi, Ankit Pandey, Sanjeev Sharma, Nishi Mishra, Shrankhla Mishra, Shagun Nehra, Jyoti Singh & Niraj Tripathi·International Journal of Environment and Climate Change·2025
Soybean‘s productivity is severely constrained by drought stress, particularly in rainfed agro-ecosystems, leading to significant yield reductions. Thus, the present investigation was conducted to identify drought-tolerant soybean genotypes based on a comprehensive evaluation of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115112
Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the oxidative stress responses and antioxidant regulation in four finger millet genotypes (GPU 28, ML 365, GPU 66, and GPU 67) under high temperature and elevated CO₂ x drought stress interaction. Study Design: A controlled pot experiment was con...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115113
Climate change has become a significant issue for India's tea industry, impacting quality and output in a variety of agroclimatic zones. This paper, which is based on review of existing knowledge, with an emphasis on the Kangra Valley, summarizes recent data on the effects of cha...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115106
Agriculture in Benin, which is mainly rainfed, faces growing challenges from climate change. Rising temperatures, irregular rainfall, and recurring droughts have significantly affected food security and smallholder livelihoods. This study provides an empirical assessment of how c...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115098
This study assesses the intensity, frequency, and temporal variability of rainfall and meteorological droughts in Solapur district, Maharashtra, India, using 75 years (1950-2024) of annual rainfall data. The district lies within a semi-arid climatic zone of the Deccan Plateau, ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115099
Growth, development and productivity of wheat are significantly influenced by heat stress. Terminal heat stress (prevalence of heat stress at anthesis and grain-filling stages) leads to reduction in productivity and quality of wheat grains. Being photosynthetically active, ear of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115100